Elvanya's Pov
I was completely exhausted from watching Mira. I spent the whole night following her and then pretending to sleep when she returned before dawn. My heart kept pounding because I knew she was a spy working against the palace and the King. I still had to do my duties near the King during the day, cleaning his rooms and enduring his silent watch. I was always tired, nervous, and jumpy.
That night, I fell asleep the instant my head hit the straw mattress. I was too tired to worry about Mira, the King, the mark, or the spying. My exhaustion was total but my sleep wasn’t peaceful at all.
My dreams became more vivid and strange, completely overwhelming my thoughts. They weren’t just vague feelings of cold or fear. They were full of bright light, colors, and sound.
I found my
